| Comparison Item | Rock Wool Metal Sandwich Wall Panel | PU / PIR Metal Sandwich Wall Panel | EPS Metal Sandwich Wall Panel | Silicon‑Rock Metal Sandwich Wall Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Sound Reduction (Rw) 🔊 | 32–55dB (Best grade) | 25–32dB (Moderate) | 28–38dB (General) | 30–40dB (Balanced) |
| Noise Adaptation ⚙️ | Excellent for high‑frequency mechanical noise: cutting, grinding, workshop equipment vibration noise | Better for low‑frequency wind noise and outdoor traffic noise | Basic improvement for mild indoor noise | Balanced performance for mixed noise environment |
| Sound Absorption Structure 🧱 | Porous fibrous core, multi‑layer sound absorption, eliminates echo effectively | Closed‑cell foam structure, reflects sound rather than absorbing | Single closed cell, limited acoustic wave dissipation | Dense uniform core, stable sound blocking effect |
| Thickness Upgrade Effect 📏 | 50mm(32dB) / 75mm(35dB) / 100mm(38–42dB) / 150mm(45–55dB) | Thickness increase brings limited sound improvement | Thickness upgrade improves basic noise reduction | Steady acoustic promotion with thicker panel |
| Air Tightness & Leak‑proof 🚫 | Easy sound leakage if without edge sealing; PU edge‑sealed type performs 优异 | Integrated closed structure, minimal sound gap | Simple lap joint, easy sound penetration | Compact interlock, good air tightness |
| Fire + Acoustic Combo 🔥 | Class A fireproof + top‑tier sound insulation | B1/B2 fire rating + basic acoustic effect | B2 fire rating + ordinary sound insulation | Class A fireproof + medium sound insulation |
| Cost Performance 💰 | Medium cost, high value for noise‑control projects | Medium‑high cost, weak acoustic advantage | Lowest cost, entry‑level noise reduction | Balanced price and comprehensive performance |
| Core Strength ✅ | Industrial‑grade noise reduction, solves workshop noisy problem | Good thermal insulation, auxiliary noise reduction | Lightweight & fast installation | Fireproof + soundproof dual guarantee |
| Main Weakness ❌ | Ordinary non‑sealed rock wool absorbs moisture and reduces acoustic performance | Cannot solve high‑frequency equipment noise | Poor performance for intensive industrial noise | Not top level for extreme noise workshops |
| Best Application 📍 | Mechanical workshop, processing factory, equipment room, factory near residential area | Constant‑temperature factory, general enclosure wall | Temporary warehouse, simple partition | Standard industrial factory exterior & interior wall |
Many global buyers misunderstand that all metal sandwich wall panels have similar sound insulation effect. In fact, the core material structure determines acoustic performance fundamentally.
Rock wool metal sandwich wall panel is recognized as the most effective industrial soundproof panel. Its porous fiber structure can dissipate most high‑frequency mechanical noise. However, many low‑grade rock wool panels on the market adopt low‑density loose fiber, resulting in actual sound insulation far lower than standard data.
PU and PIR metal panels focus on thermal insulation instead of sound absorption. They can block partial outdoor noise but have limited effect on internal workshop equipment noise. EPS panels are only suitable for non‑strict noise scenarios.
As a professional Foshan source manufacturer, SAMZOON optimizes core density and edge sealing technology for metal sandwich wall panel. We provide targeted acoustic configuration suggestions according to different factory noise levels, helping clients avoid over‑specification or insufficient sound insulation. Free samples and technical guidance are supported.
Sound insulation performance depends on core density, sealing process and panel thickness, not only metal surface thickness. For noise‑sensitive industrial projects, confirm actual Rw sound reduction data before bulk order.